WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization says he is "deeply disappointed and concerned" after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries. The Obama administration recently revealed a plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in such cases.

"It became apparent during our discussion today that the President intends to move forward with this unreasonable plan," said Commander David K. Rehbein of The American Legion. "He says he is looking to generate $540-million by this method, but refused to hear arguments about the moral and government-avowed obligations that would be compromised by it."

The Commander, clearly angered as he emerged from the session said, "This reimbursement plan would be inconsistent with the mandate ' to care for him who shall have borne the battle' given that the United States government sent members of the armed forces into harm's way, and not private insurance companies. I say again that The American Legion does not and will not support any plan that seeks to bill a veteran for treatment of a service connected disability at the very agency that was created to treat the unique need of America's veterans!"

Well, what did you expect? Any member of the armed forces that voted for Obama is going to find out what many people knew, namely, that Obama has no love for the military. Obama never served in the military, and he has no use for it. In his mind, the military is composed up rednecks, poor blacks, and white trash.

Notify every veteran and every VFW in this country. Calls to their elected elitist by the millions is warranted on this issue. Promise them that those up for re-election in 2010 can kiss their chances goodbye!

You and me both! To think that my 3 sons, though not in harms way right now, will be penalized for any injury they might sustain while serving our country - I just have no words for the anger and sorrow I have in my heart. My boys believe in this country and are proud to wear their uniforms - and that bastard in the WH does everything he can to destroy what all servicemen and women believe in and fight for.

“He says he is looking to generate $540-million by this method, but refused to hear arguments about the moral and government-avowed obligations that would be compromised by it.”
No doubt he needs that much money to pay for all his flying around on Air Foes One, the Wednesday night parties at the White House, and other such vital endeavors on behalf of us all!

It becomes more clear every day - these communists need to either be removed, forcibly if necessary, or, failing that, we need to split up into two separate countries. The gulf is that wide. I smell a civil war coming.

Toss out the sorrow but keep your anger and keep it focused on this communist b*****d! I have a son still serving Army Infantry (10 yrs), over 2 1/2 yrs actual combat (Iraq) don’t think I won’t try for a piece of my “representative” and he’s good but he’s going to hear my fury.

Americans need to tell this President....NO WAY. These military injured heros were defending, are defending, the American people and the government needs to take care of them. This guy has no understanding of the military and their commitments to the security of the US.

He is looking to save $540 mil and ACORN is receiving billions? Did I not read that somewhere? I would fix all this in short order. I would shut down all the VA hospitals and make sure our wounded veterans had the best insurance and access to the best healthcare. I do not like the idea that some veterans have to travel long distances to be treated.

We could open the bidding up to private insurers in each state and call it the “Heroes Policy”. Enough pork could be cut to easily pay for this. I think this just highlights what we all already knew of this mans character; he has none.

I hate Barack Obama. I have saved that sentiment until today, but I mean it right now.

I hate to personalize it, but, politely, the guy is a jerk. Just how he'll void insurers policies on a national basis remains to be seen. He can ask for reimbursement, but if the conditions are preexisting and/or the result of military service, I don't know how he'll get it.

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posted on 03/16/2009 5:41:20 PM PDT
by SJackson
(Barack Obama went to Harvard and became an educated fool. Rep. Bobby Rush)

I have to admit, Im enjoying rubbing some noses in this down at my Post. Its chock full of obedient union Democrats that parrot the talking points. It saddens me.

Sounds like my family. Union Democrats that always pull the lever for the (D) no matter what because "they're for the little guy." Not like those mean Republicans with their beaver pelt top hats, monacles, three piece suits,gold pocket watches and cigars clenched in their teeth./s

As a member of Alabama Post 1983, I think Barak Hussein Obama is a sub-human, sub-existential POS unfit to walk the streets of this or any other free nation. He and his vulgar cabal of totalitarian despots need to be removed from the halls of power post-haste, and their witless, head-bobbing Leftist acolytes need to be punished without mercy for perpetrating this travesty. Let today be the first day that real Americans - those with a conscience and human soul - brand and respond to any self-proclaimed 'liberal' as though they were the lepers, whores, and village idiots of old. They have earned nothing, and they deserve nothing.

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posted on 03/16/2009 5:46:27 PM PDT
by Viking2002
(The Occupation has begun. God help America.)

I just printed out three copies for my stepfather to take to the VFW, Moose Lodge and local American Legion to post on the boards.

He will make copies to distribute to his veterans he knows in church and will make me copies.

My best friend is a hardcore liberal, her husband is a navy vet from Desert Storm (I know, they are an odd match) but she is FURIOUS. This affects her whole entire family’s coverage!

She is calling all her local contacts and he is getting in touch with his veteran groups as well.

Also, I want to point out a lot of veteran’s or reserves are in the police force. It might be worth it to drop some of the printed version of this article off at some precints. We have to do the job of the media.

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posted on 03/16/2009 5:49:03 PM PDT
by autumnraine
(Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose- Kris Kristoferrson VIVA LA REVOLUTION!)

That was my thought too. Given the billions that this Aministration is throwing around like candy, you would wonder why this is so urgent. If its a choice between taking care of wounded vets and cutting a few earmarks, Obama will side with the earmarks. Every dime of pork will be paid for by those who [actually] served this country. What a sleazebag!

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